CVE-2016-7460: XEE
First published: Thu Dec 29 2016(Updated: )
The Single Sign-On feature in VMware vCenter Server 5.5 before U3e and 6.0 before U2a and vRealize Automation 6.x before 6.2.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service via an XML document containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.
Credit: security@vmware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware vRealize Automation | =6.0.0 | |
| VMware vRealize Automation | =6.0.1 | |
| VMware vRealize Automation | =6.0.1.1 | |
| VMware vRealize Automation | =6.0.1.2 | |
| VMware vRealize Automation | =6.1.0 | |
| VMware vRealize Automation | =6.1.1 | |
| VMware vRealize Automation | =6.2.0 | |
| VMware vRealize Automation | =6.2.1 | |
| VMware vRealize Automation | =6.2.2 | |
| VMware vRealize Automation | =6.2.3 | |
| VMware vRealize Automation | =6.2.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7460?
CVE-2016-7460 is rated as moderate severity due to its potential to allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7460?
To fix CVE-2016-7460, upgrade VMware vCenter Server to version 5.5 U3e or later, or version 6.0 U2a or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-7460?
CVE-2016-7460 affects VMware vCenter Server 5.5 before U3e, 6.0 before U2a, and vRealize Automation 6.x before 6.2.5.
What is the impact of CVE-2016-7460?
The impact of CVE-2016-7460 could allow remote attackers to read sensitive files or disrupt services through a denial of service.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-7460?
Yes, VMware has released patches for CVE-2016-7460 in the updated versions of their vCenter Server and vRealize Automation software.
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/author
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/tags
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- vendor/vmware
- canonical/vmware vrealize automation
- version/vmware vrealize automation/6.0.0
- version/vmware vrealize automation/6.0.1
- version/vmware vrealize automation/6.0.1.1
- version/vmware vrealize automation/6.0.1.2
- version/vmware vrealize automation/6.1.0
- version/vmware vrealize automation/6.1.1
- version/vmware vrealize automation/6.2.0
- version/vmware vrealize automation/6.2.1
- version/vmware vrealize automation/6.2.2
- version/vmware vrealize automation/6.2.3
- version/vmware vrealize automation/6.2.4